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Q. I am very confused shall buy an infant car seat now and a convertible when the baby is an year old or shall I get a convertible which can be used both for a newborn and a todller?
Answer
Many convertible seats have a minimum weight of 5 lbs or "birth". The problem is that most newborns do not fit well in a convertible seat. In order to fit correctly, the child's shoulders must be at or above the lowest set of harness slots. Many parents purchase a convertible seat before their child is born, thinking that it is the ONLY seat they'll ever need. Most babies will need an infant seat.
Many people don't realize that not every car seat fits in every car. Many vehicles have humps, sloped seats and buckle configurations that are completely INCOMPATIBLE with some car seats. Unfortunately, the only way to tell if a seat will fit is to try it out. Many baby specialty stores and places like Toys R Us/Babies R Us will allow the customer to leave a drivers license at the front desk and take seats out of the store to try them out in the car. When installing the seat, you need to be sure that it is locked into place. Check your car's owner's manual to find out how to lock your child restraint in. There should be less than 1 inch of movement side to side and from back to front. To check for seat movement, grab the seat where the seat belt threads through on either side and pull from side to side and from the back of the seat toward the front. Use gentle tugs - any forceful movement can dislodge even the tightest installation. A rear-facing seat will have normal movement back and forth and side to side at the TOP of the seat - this is the way it's designed to protect baby.
Please check out this page http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/stayrearfacing.aspx
Many convertible seats have a minimum weight of 5 lbs or "birth". The problem is that most newborns do not fit well in a convertible seat. In order to fit correctly, the child's shoulders must be at or above the lowest set of harness slots. Many parents purchase a convertible seat before their child is born, thinking that it is the ONLY seat they'll ever need. Most babies will need an infant seat.
Many people don't realize that not every car seat fits in every car. Many vehicles have humps, sloped seats and buckle configurations that are completely INCOMPATIBLE with some car seats. Unfortunately, the only way to tell if a seat will fit is to try it out. Many baby specialty stores and places like Toys R Us/Babies R Us will allow the customer to leave a drivers license at the front desk and take seats out of the store to try them out in the car. When installing the seat, you need to be sure that it is locked into place. Check your car's owner's manual to find out how to lock your child restraint in. There should be less than 1 inch of movement side to side and from back to front. To check for seat movement, grab the seat where the seat belt threads through on either side and pull from side to side and from the back of the seat toward the front. Use gentle tugs - any forceful movement can dislodge even the tightest installation. A rear-facing seat will have normal movement back and forth and side to side at the TOP of the seat - this is the way it's designed to protect baby.
Please check out this page http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/stayrearfacing.aspx
Does anyone know a place in Memphis that gives away free infant car seats?
Q. I am due in a couple on months and I am trying to use money wisely in that I can only get necessities right now. Even though a car seat is a necessity, if I can locate a place to give one free then I can allocate those funds elsewhere.
Answer
You can call your local Fire Department / Car Seat Installation place to see if they are aware of programs. Our town had a special with Graco car seats - if you brought in an old, recycled seat, they would install a brand new one in your car.
Do NOT purchase a used seat online from someone on E-Bay, Craigs List or a free used one off Freecycle. Do not get a used one unless you know the person you are purchasing from and know that the seat is not expired, has no recalls and has not been in an accident. Your child's safety is not something to take short-cuts with.
I am all for (and have) second hand strollers, clothes, toys . . . but not car seats.
Best wishes & congrats!
You can call your local Fire Department / Car Seat Installation place to see if they are aware of programs. Our town had a special with Graco car seats - if you brought in an old, recycled seat, they would install a brand new one in your car.
Do NOT purchase a used seat online from someone on E-Bay, Craigs List or a free used one off Freecycle. Do not get a used one unless you know the person you are purchasing from and know that the seat is not expired, has no recalls and has not been in an accident. Your child's safety is not something to take short-cuts with.
I am all for (and have) second hand strollers, clothes, toys . . . but not car seats.
Best wishes & congrats!
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